(WXYZ) — Absentee ballots are now available at local clerk offices for the Aug. 2 primary election, the Michigan Secretary of State’s office announced Wednesday, and there's still time to apply for one if you haven't.
The office said voters who have already applied to vote absentee will receive their ballots to the last address on file by mail soon. Applications have been mailed to voters on the permanent absentee list.
Even if you've received an application in the mail, you can instead apply online through the Michigan Voter Information Center.
You can also visit the state's website here to apply for an absentee ballot.
First, you have to follow the steps and confirm your citizenship and allow the SOS to use your stored signature. Next, fill out the form – you'll need your name, driver's license number, birthday, eye color and last four digits of your Social Security number.
Then, you select which elections, add a mailing address if it's different from the one on file, and submit your application.
You can also track your ballot if you applied already. The "did my ballot arrive" tool will tell you when your ballot was sent, and after you send it back, when it was received by the clerk.
The state's primary election is set for Aug. 2.
If you're already registered at your current address, you can request an absent voter ballot in person at your clerk's office up until 4 p.m. the day before the election, but it must be completed at the clerk's office.
